johnnydun Posted May 24 Share Posted May 24 18 minutes ago, Stellaboz said: James McPake reported as joining Dunfermline today. What are we getting? He took you up the play off to the Premiership right? Should be more than capable at League One level surely? Expect an imbalanced team full of his mates, with players playing out of position and no way of knowing how to turn around a game when you are losing. He is also rumoured to be a bully to the more inexperienced players. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shandön Par Posted May 24 Share Posted May 24 12 minutes ago, johnnydun said: Expect an imbalanced team full of his mates, with players playing out of position and no way of knowing how to turn around a game when you are losing. He is also rumoured to be a bully to the more inexperienced players. Sounds like a big improvement on our last two managers then, cheers! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigkillie Posted May 24 Share Posted May 24 It's written by Scott Burns, one of the better journos tbf and there were rumours at the time it was between Dundee & ourselfs for his signature.Scott Burns is "one of the better journalists" because he gets the inside scoop on transfer stories as a result of his good relationship with managers and agents. And one of the ways you build those good relationships is by writing puff pieces about them like this one, which makes McPake look hard done by at Dundee and boosts his reputation as a result. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnydun Posted May 24 Share Posted May 24 Just now, Shandön Par said: Sounds like a big improvement on our last two managers then, cheers! Christie Elliot and Leigh Griffiths incoming... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shandön Par Posted May 24 Share Posted May 24 1 minute ago, johnnydun said: Christie Elliot and Leigh Griffiths incoming... And I can see someone is out wrapping the trees and lamp posts on Halbeath Road in cotton wool. Must be Adam incoming too. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigmouth Strikes Again Posted May 24 Share Posted May 24 24 minutes ago, johnnydun said: Expect an imbalanced team full of his mates, with players playing out of position and no way of knowing how to turn around a game when you are losing. He is also rumoured to be a bully to the more inexperienced players. Yeah, the 'keep throwing on strikers policy' wasn't a success. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnydun Posted May 24 Share Posted May 24 18 minutes ago, Shandön Par said: And I can see someone is out wrapping the trees and lamp posts on Halbeath Road in cotton wool. Must be Adam incoming too. Too soon mate. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K.T Posted May 24 Share Posted May 24 I think McPake could do well at Dunfermline and I’d think there’s a good chance Charlie Adam will end up there with him. His biggest failing for me was never having a plan B 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Girth Posted May 24 Share Posted May 24 2 hours ago, johnnydun said: Christie Elliot and Leigh Griffiths incoming... I hope the Canadian Crippler isn’t off too… 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RossBFaeDundee Posted May 24 Share Posted May 24 Well, that solves a headache for us. Works for both parties, as I doubt he'd want to be stuck on the bench watching Sweeney in his spot against Morton. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Alli Posted May 24 Share Posted May 24 Chuffed with that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day of the Lords Posted May 24 Share Posted May 24 James McPake reported as joining Dunfermline today. What are we getting? He took you up the play off to the Premiership right? Should be more than capable at League One level surely?Unless he signs Charlie Adam, enjoy a mid table finish. Also should you have any potentially prolific strikers expect them to be punted and to start banging in the goals elsewhere. Basically he's not a good manager. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnydun Posted May 24 Share Posted May 24 Lamie was a nonsense signing anyway. It was through sheer panic in the January window. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ludo*1 Posted May 24 Share Posted May 24 Lamie isn't any better than what we have which isn't very good in the first place. Gives our new manager a bit more money to spend as we'd have offered Lamie a decent wedge to leave Motherwell. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ravabelli Posted May 24 Share Posted May 24 New manager needs named now to get working on signings otherwise it’ll be catch up and last minute unwanted dross and shite again 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yenitit Posted May 24 Share Posted May 24 On 22/05/2022 at 21:04, Mr. Alli said: Can't see any reason why Scott Allan wouldn't want to come back to Dens. I'd even promise to adhere to the rules set out in the restraining order if he promises to sign. Injured too often. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yenitit Posted May 24 Share Posted May 24 I’m disappointed to see Lamie stay at Motherwell. He would’ve greatly improved us defensively. Apparently only Jack Ross and Shaun Maloney left in the run for the manager’s job according to the courier. Wouldn’t grumble with either but I hope it’s Jack Ross 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chubbychops Posted May 25 Share Posted May 25 (edited) 20 hours ago, K.T said: I think McPake could do well at Dunfermline and I’d think there’s a good chance Charlie Adam will end up there with him. His biggest failing for me was never having a plan B What kind of formation was preferred by McPake. 1 or 2 up top, back 3 or 4. One holding midfielder or double pivot? Edited May 25 by Chubbychops 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Alli Posted May 25 Share Posted May 25 48 minutes ago, Chubbychops said: What kind of formation was preferred by McPake. 1 or 2 up top, back 3 or 4. One holding midfielder or double pivot? One up top. Even if you have 4 good strikers he will play one up top. He will attempt three at the back. Again - even if you don't have the players for the system, he will attempt it. Usually played with two 'sitters'. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K.T Posted May 25 Share Posted May 25 2 hours ago, Chubbychops said: What kind of formation was preferred by McPake. 1 or 2 up top, back 3 or 4. One holding midfielder or double pivot? Pretty much what Mr Alli said above and I’d also add you may see two strikers in the starting XI and think he’s playing 2 up front but you will soon realise he’s playing a striker on the wing. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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